Episodes

  • 9: Episode 9- Documentary Filmmaking with special guest Wynette Yao

    9: Episode 9- Documentary Filmmaking with special guest Wynette Yao
    Feb 14 2022
    Thespian series creators, Marc and Maria, are back with a great interview with veteran documentarian Wynette Yao whose work has been featured on the Discovery Channel, Nat Geo, PBS and around the world
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    47 mins
  • 8: Episode 8- Thespian Season three filming begins/introducing Amie Cazel as Abby Kelner

    8: Episode 8- Thespian Season three filming begins/introducing Amie Cazel as Abby Kelner
    Dec 15 2021
    Marc and Maria discuss Marc's anxiety going into the first shooting weekend. Also a great conversation with actress Amie Cazel who will be stepping into the role of Abby Kelner this season. 
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    55 mins
  • 7: Episode 7- Acting for Camera w/ Christopher Walker plus Shannon Lanier

    7: Episode 7- Acting for Camera w/ Christopher Walker plus Shannon Lanier
    Nov 25 2021
    Marc and Maria talk with Thespian cast member Christopher Walker about self tape auditions and acting for camera.  Plus Shannon Lanier (cinematographer for the film "Harvey") joins them later in the show.
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • 6: Episode 6- Huge Thespian News! Plus an interview w/filmmaker Pete Schwaba

    6: Episode 6- Huge Thespian News! Plus an interview w/filmmaker Pete Schwaba
    Nov 9 2021
    Marc and Maria are thrilled to announce that Thespian season 3 will begin shooting in early December. Also a really great interview with Marc's long time Chicago buddy, Pete Schwaba, who was able to realize a dream by writing, directing and starring in the hilarious indie comedy "The Godfather of Green Bay"
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    1 hr
  • 5: Episode 5- After Halloween Halloween show, Demon Mansion scenes and Interview w/actress Adrienne Nelson

    5: Episode 5- After Halloween Halloween show, Demon Mansion scenes and Interview w/actress Adrienne Nelson
    Nov 2 2021
    Marc and Maria share childhood Halloween stories and talk about the comedy horror film subplot in season 2 of Thespian.  Also, actress Adrienne Nelson who, in the series, plays fading 90s scream queen starlet Vera Mills talks about her acting process and her work with the Baltimore Next Media Festival. 
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 4: Episode 4- Finding the Funny, Kitchen Items and interview w/ COMEDIAN JOEY KOLA

    4: Episode 4- Finding the Funny, Kitchen Items and interview w/ COMEDIAN JOEY KOLA
    Oct 26 2021
    Marc and Maria talk about what it takes to make "Thespian" funny and why the Three Stooges aren't. Plus longtime funny man Joey Kola talks about the Sopranos live show he hosts and what it takes to be the #1 warm up comic in the country! 
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    53 mins
  • 3: Episode 3- Writing and Shooting the Perfect Scene (and why that never happens) plus interview w/the creators of "This is B.S" the series.

    3: Episode 3- Writing and Shooting the Perfect Scene (and why that never happens) plus interview w/the creators of "This is B.S" the series.
    Oct 19 2021
    Marc and Maria talk about what it takes to create the impossible- a perfect scene. Also, Ella Smith and Lindsey Bristol join in to talk about their web series "This is B.S". 
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    1 hr
  • 2: Episode 2- Overview of a Weekend Thespian Shoot and interview w/Matthew J. Bowerman

    2: Episode 2- Overview of a Weekend Thespian Shoot and interview w/Matthew J. Bowerman
    Oct 12 2021
    Marc and Maria talk about the hectic effort it takes to shoot a weekend of their hit series "Thespian" (available on Amazon and www.youtube/thespianseries plus actor/playwright/assistant principal Matthew J. Bowerman talks stage vs. screen acting and his new play about George Floyd and Black Lives Matter. 
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    58 mins